By Amy Ardisana – CMS has released the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, proposing several changes to the QPP and its reporting frameworks. Unlike previous years marked by extensive regulatory overhauls, CMS has proposed a limited number of policies, emphasizing its commitment to program stability while continuing the strategic transformation of healthcare quality measurement.
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By Sarah Jane Tribble & Arielle Zionts – Echo Kopplin wants South Dakota’s leaders to know that money from a new $50 billion federal rural health fund should help residents with limited transportation options. Kopplin, a physician assistant who works with seniors, low-income people, and mental health patients in the rural Black Hills, shared her thoughts at a meeting hosted by state officials.
The application period, open from September 15 through November 5, 2025, invited every state to design a plan for transforming its rural health care system. Each proposal must outline how states intend to expand access, enhance quality, and improve outcomes for patients through sustainable, state-driven innovation.
CMS has issued its, Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, which includes policies for the Quality Payment Program for the 2026 performance year and beyond. This rule will be published on November 5, 2025, in the Federal Register.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services has released Merit-based Incentive Payment System payment adjustment information for the 2024 performance period/2026 MIPS payment year.
WEDI is conducting this follow up survey on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F), and they need your help!
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living announced $60 million in new grant awards to states, territories, tribes, and local organizations supporting older adults and Americans with disabilities.
By Tony Schueth – The CMS pledge is big on vision but light on details about execution. That’s not unusual. Pledges are intended to inspire and drive change and innovation, but they do not provide a step-by-step playbook for achieving a goal.
By Paula Andalo – About 1,500 federally funded health centers that serve millions of low-income people face significant financial challenges, their leaders say, as the government shutdown compounds other cuts to their revenue.